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Have you been dreaming of taking an amazing cruise? If so, Carnival Dream can help bring that dream to life.  Once one of the largest ships on the seas, now, Carnival Dream doesn’t quite rank so highly among the world’s biggest cruise ships, but it still offers a lot to love. Here’s everything you need to know about this ship’s history, recent refurbishments and what you can expect during … [Read more...]

Royal Caribbean is dropping a Starbucks cruise ship collection that you always wanted.The Starbucks "Been There" mugs is a fun way to commemorate a visit to a specific place, and pretty soon you'll be able to get one for the coffee stores you visit on Royal Caribbean's ships too.Royal Caribbean has featured licensed Starbucks locations on its ships for over a decade, but there's never been a mug … [Read more...]

With so many news stories across the cruise industry, we’re here to ensure you don’t miss a thing. In this week’s cruise news update, we’ve got coverage on Royal Caribbean, Norwegian Cruise Line, Carnival Cruise Line, and Princess Cruises. In This Article… Cruise News Update Cruise Hive has you covered with all the major developments from the past week, including Royal Caribbean … [Read more...]

ROYAL CARIBBEAN’S ICON OF THE SEAS UPS THE ANTE AND APPETITE WITH NEW, REIMAGINED DINING More than 20 Choices for Every Occasion Include a New Eight-Course Experience and the Cruise Line’s First Food Hall   Royal Caribbean International’s Icon of the Seas is turning the tables in January 2024 with an unmatched lineup of dining experiences designed for every type of … [Read more...]

Mexico will capture US$31.1 billion from international visitors by the end of 2023. Source: Travelpulse.com … [Read more...]

Carnival Sunshine, due to return to Charleston, South Carolina on Saturday, May 27, 2023, has been delayed due to severe weather. The ship is currently off the South Carolina coast and holding position, unable to return to the port because of high winds and rough seas. Guests planning to board Carnival Sunshine today have been advised to wait before proceeding to the port for embarkation, and … [Read more...]

Cabin attendants on Royal Caribbean work diligently throughout your cruise to service your cabin, but what should you expect with the services they provide?You cabin attendant, also called a stateroom attendant, is a crew member who services your cabin during a Royal Caribbean cruise. They are responsible for cleaning your room throughout the sailing, from restocking towels to making your bed.Your … [Read more...]

P&O Cruises, one of nine cruise lines owned and operated by Carnival Corporation, has added four new drink packages that are rolling out on their ships.The new drink packages from P&O Cruises can be purchased up to three days before embarkation and within the first two nights on board the ship. The four new drink packages are as follows: The Refresh drinks package Price before the cruise: … [Read more...]

Silversea Cruises will return to South Africa to sail a homeport cruise season out of Cape Town for the first time in six years for 2023/24, but will also be sailing a series of voyages from Durban for the first time. Silver Spirit is being deployed in South Africa for the 2023/24 cruise season, offering a range of 15-, 9-, and 6-night cruises from Cape Town and South Africa between December, … [Read more...]

Saudi Arabia continues to break new ground following its entry into the cruise industry for the first time in 2021, with a spate of inaugural port calls by cruise lines eager for more ports of calls on itineraries between Europe and Asia. Viking Mars is the latest cruise ship to call in Saudi Arabia for the first time, docking in Jeddah Islamic Port on her 20-night voyage from Mumbai in India to … [Read more...]

Credit: Princess Cruises / Shutterstock Sponsored by Princess Cruises Hop onboard with Princess Cruises to discover the bountiful array of newness onboard – specially tailored for Brits Ah Britain, we know how much you love cruising, so what if we told you that you can feel even more at home when onboard with Princess Cruises? Onboard both Regal Princess and Sky Princess, you can enjoy a … [Read more...]

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Portsmouth International Port in the south of England has been steadily growing in the cruise business, with a very important step on Friday, May 26, 2023, as the largest cruise ship ever to sail into the harbor arrived. Mein Schiff 3 of TUI Cruises was welcomed with appropriate fanfare and excitement as the vessel demonstrates the port’s ability to host a wider, more varied range of … [Read more...]

Many have been eagerly following the much-hyped three-year world cruise by Miray Cruises’ MV Gemini. Guests are already booked onboard, some of whom even sold their house to join the cruise. However, tension is growing as concerns regarding the ship’s seaworthiness come to light. With multiple refund requests, the departure of the founding team, and ongoing questions about safety onboard, the … [Read more...]

For millions of people around the world, there’s nothing better than a juicy burger. Carnival Cruise Line has plenty of evidence to prove it, too, since it serves nearly 30,000 burgers daily, fleet-wide, at the onboard venue Guy’s Burger Joint. It’s one of the reasons why Carnival Cruise Line will celebrate International Burger Day on May 28. Guy’s Burger Joint Serves 30K Burgers Each Day … [Read more...]

If you’re going to book an interior cabin on your cruise, you will want to make the most of your windowless stateroom.These cabins are beloved by regular cruisers as they offer the cheapest way to cruise, allowing them to sail as often as time will allow. Interior cabin on Symphony of the Seas. Photo Credit: Cruise Fever In this article I’m going to cover some inside cabin hacks that will make … [Read more...]

If you are planning on purchasing travel insurance through Royal Caribbean or Celebrity Cruises, they are raising the price of their policy effective June 1, 2023. Royal Caribbean sent out an email to travel agents warning them of the change."Dear valued Travel Partner," the email starts, "From time to time, we evaluate the product offering and pricing. As you may know, the plan cost is based … [Read more...]

Carnival Cruise Line has reached out to guests booked aboard Carnival Vista, Carnival Dream, and Carnival Breeze to alert them to embarkation changes for all sailings between May 27 and June 3. Every sailing’s final boarding time has been moved up, and guests will need to adjust their boarding documents accordingly. Embarkation Final Boarding Time Change Carnival Cruise Line has emailed … [Read more...]

Viking announced “Treasures of the Rhine”, a new river voyage allowing guests the opportunity to experience Europe’s rich culture during winter. The new Middle Rhine itinerary debuts in December 2023 and establishes Viking as the first line to operate year-round on Europe’s storied rivers, offering guests easier access to landmarks when there are typically fewer crowds. “The Middle Rhine is one … [Read more...]

Viking has just revealed news about three new Arctic itineraries scheduled to set sail. All three are slated to begin in July 2025. Viking’s 2025 Arctic Expeditions Viking (Viking River Cruises, Viking Expeditions, and Viking Ocean Cruises), headquartered out of Basel, Switzerland, has just revealed that the company plans to introduce three brand new itineraries headed for the northern … [Read more...]